A different way to look at the economy, in which the sustainability of life is at the center, and we think what jobs are necessary for lives of both people and other living things. An economy in which other welfare indicators exists that allows to decouple these from economic growth, and considers necessary a social transformation in which there is a redistribution of care tasks among all people and a consideration of the biophysical limits of the … Read more
Social Currencies A currency that stimulates local economy and strengthens organizations within a solidarity economy.
Social currency is used as a tool to develop the local and solidarity economy in an area. It helps to generate exchanges between individuals possible where a lack of “official currency” is a limiting factor. Social currency is created and destroyed based on real economic activity that occurs between entities and individuals. It is a local currency, which produces no interest and no motivation to accumulate it. This eliminates the possibility of speculation with it and this helps … Read more
The Ethics of Sustainable Thinking A framework for making moral and ethical choices
Some choices are “right versus wrong” and most people only take a moment of reflection to come to the proper decision. Some choices are more complex and might be viewed as “right versus right”. From a sustainability perspective, there are six suggested categories, that can help guide our decision making 1. Individual versus community. 2. Global versus local. 3. Law versus truth. 4. Short term versus long term. 5. Toxic versus non toxic. 6. Justice versus mercy . We can also … Read more
Cooperative Consortia Cooperative consortia are secondlevel coops, whose members are other coops.
Consortia are very flexible tools, which are more stable than networks. They can be used by enterprises of all types, to fulfil functions such as joint purchasing and marketing. However because they are controlled bottomup, they are particularly suitable for cooperatives. Different national legislations vary but, to take Italy as an example, a consortium can be founded by three or more primary cooperatives with a minimum capital of only €516. They are territorially based, and bring … Read more
Understanding social entrepreneurship The process of undertaking a business venture in order to achieve social goals
There are two main trends which offer the hope of rebalancing this trend and bringing more control back to the local level. On one hand new digital technologies offer new and efficient ways through which citizens can express their opinions and collaborate over long distances. On the other hand the difficulty governments are facing in collecting taxes from transnational corporations, and popular resistance to high taxation, mean that public authorities are seeking to shrink the state … Read more
Sacred Place Self Empowerment course Free Seminar
- Date: 23 – 24 September 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: RASAYANA RETREAT, SUKHUMVIT 39 BANGKOK, Thailand
Susana Norte and Luke Hancock, the founders of Sacred Place, would like to invite you to their free Self Empowerment seminar in Bangkok this Sept 23 & 24 12 from 3 – 5 pm at Rasayana Retreat, Bangkok Thailand. … Read more
Sacred Place Self Empowerment course Free Seminar
- Date: 12 – 13 August 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: PUNSPACE CO WORKING SPACE THA PHAE GATE, CHIANG MAI, Thailand
Susana Norte and Luke Hancock, the founders of Sacred Place, would like to invite you to their free Self Empowerment seminar in Chiang Mai this August 12 & 13 from 3 – 5 pm at PUNSPACE Co-Working by Tha Phae gate, Thailand. … Read more
Sacred Place Self Empowerment Course
- Date: 2 – 11 December 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: RASAYANA RETREAT, SUKHUMVIT 39 BANGKOK, Thailand
These Self Empowerment courses are a life changing opportunity to transform your life for the better by investing quality time and energy in yourself, to build your inner foundation, uncover your strengths/passions and discover your Life Purpose. To learn more and reserve your place visit www.sacred-place.com/courses … Read more
Sacred Place Self Empowerment Course Retreat
- Date: 7 – 16 November 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: Earth Home, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Thailand
These Self Empowerment courses are a life changing opportunity to transform your life for the better by investing quality time and energy in yourself, to build your inner foundation, uncover your strengths/passions and discover your Life Purpose. To learn more and reserve your place visit www.sacred-place.com/courses * Early Booking Discount of 20% for bookings made one month before course starts. (accommodation & meals are included). … Read more
Sacred Place Self Empowerment Course Retreat
- Date: 30 September – 9 October 2017
- Language:
- English
- Location: Pousada de Coloane, Macao
These Self Empowerment courses are a life changing opportunity to transform your life for the better by investing quality time and energy in yourself, to build your inner foundation, uncover your strengths/passions and discover your Life Purpose. To learn more and reserve your place visit www.sacred-place.com/courses * Early Booking Discount of 20% for bookings made one month before course starts. (Lunch is included). … Read more
